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Major API Candidates in Tuesday's NYC Democratic Primary

Mon, 09/14/2009 - 11:22

New York City will have its Democratic Primaries next Tuesday and a lot is at stake for Asian-Americans in New York City.  Not only are all three citywide offices up for grabs, but most of the City Council offices in Queens as well as Manhattan’s Chinatown are up for grabs

Citywide

Mayoral


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Candidate Profiles: District 20 Flushing, New York

Fri, 08/21/2009 - 14:45

Flushing - New York's other (and way way larger) Chinatown has seen a huge spike in Asian-American candidates running to represent it in public office.  With current city councilman John Liu running for the City Comptroller position, a there is now a ferocious primary fight to replace him.  Although the campaigning has at times turned ugly, it seems to have calmed down now with a better focus on issues rather than attacks.  The outcome is not yet apparent and no candidate will win the primary along ethnic lines.  The winner will have to appeal to the large C


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Get Involved: Volunteer for John Choe in Flushing, New York

Wed, 06/17/2009 - 17:52

Hello all, this information was passed to me by a volunteer in John Choe's campaign.  John Choe is one of the more progressive candidates in a crowded race for the City Council seat for Flushing, New York.


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APA for Progress Exclusive: Interview with John Choe, Frontrunner in Flushing City Council race

Sun, 06/14/2009 - 19:35

John Choe has served as chief of staff for John Liu since 2002.  He is now running to replace his former boss who is running for NYC comptroller due to term limits.  Choe has received numerous endorsements from Queens County Democratic Party, NYS African-American Public Affairs Committee, Stonewall Democrats, Queens County Puerto Ricans for Political Action, and Jefferson Democratic Club.

In a very crowded field of both Asian and non-Asian American candidates, what distinguishes you from the pack?


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Murder in Flushing Reflects Need For Strengthening Hate Crime Laws

Thu, 06/11/2009 - 21:51

Last week, 49 year old World Journal executive David Kao was murdered while sleeping in his car by two teenagers. The teenagers were 16 year old Corey Azor and 17 year old Chris Levy. The two snuck into his car and held him in a headlock until he passed out then dumped his body and left with his car, credit cards and the $115 dollars he had in his pocket.


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Korean American New Yorkers Advance Asian American Political Leadership Hopes

Sun, 05/10/2009 - 15:57

Ron Kim (left) and SJ Jung (right).


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John Liu Switches Race?

Sat, 03/07/2009 - 19:33

john_liu_bio_pic update It's official. Just got this email from his campaign:

Dear Friend, It's confirmed! Joined by a broad and diverse base of supporters, Councilman John Liu formally announced his campaign to serve as the next Comptroller of the City of New York. “Now more than ever, we need a Comptroller who will root out waste and inefficiency as budget cuts are imposed, and ensure accountability and equal opportunity as billions in stimulus funding arrive," John said earlier today. "With my professional background in finance and my experience in city government, combined with my demand for fairness and equality, I will be that Comptroller. I will be the Comptroller who will scrutinize the details without losing sight of the big picture." Tune in TONIGHT to see/hear John talk about his plans: 6:30 PM (EST) on WCBS Channel 2 News (11:00 PM if basketball game goes overtime), and 11:00 PM (EST) on 98.7 KISS-FM Radio Also, attached are reports about John's campaign. Sincerely, Mei Ru

Here's some interesting news out of the Big Apple about New York City Council member John Liu's race for Public Advocate. It turns out, he may not be running for that office after all. According to this article in the NY Politicker, there is a rumor that:

John Liu was dropping out of the public advocate’s race and going to announce on on Sunday that he’s running for comptroller instead.

To back up the rumor, it seems he's contacted the Campaign Finance Board to change the office he is seeking to undetermined.